Automatically dialing area code when making internet calls over FRITZ!Box

Each time you call parties in your local calling area using an internet telephone number, you normally need to enter the area code first. However, you can configure the FRITZ!Box so that it automatically adds the area code. When you then call a party in your local calling area, you simply have to enter the telephone number itself.

Note:The configuration procedure and notes on functions given in this guide refer to the latest FRITZ!OS for your FRITZ!Box.

Simply proceed as described below. After each measure, check whether the issue persists.

2 Adjusting the number format

If the Configuration Wizard lists your internet telephony provider, then the FRITZ!Box configures the following settings automatically. Therefore, these settings are not necessary for preconfigured providers and are only displayed if you select "other provider":

Enable the necessary options for country code and area code in the "Telephone Number Format" section. Which options are required depends on the provider. Try different settings or ask your provider which options you must select. For example, common settings for Germany (0049) and Berlin (030) would be the following:

"With prefix (0049)" for the country code and "With prefix (030)" for the area code

"Without prefix (49)" for the country code and "Without prefix (30)" for the area code

"None" for the country code and "With prefix (030)" for the area code

If the option "Relay outgoing emergency calls without prefixes" is displayed, ask your internet telephony provider whether calls to emergency numbers must be made with or without prefixes. Then, select the correct setting.

If the option "Relay special rate numbers without prefixes" is displayed, ask your internet telephony provider if calls to special rate numbers must be made with or without prefixes. Then, select the correct setting.